Millions of people could lose their access to a federal nutrition program. The nation is now two months into fiscal year 2024 and Congress has yet to provide additional funding for nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children or WIC. WIC provides nutrition assistance for almost 6.7 million pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young …
Global Diet Study Reinforces National Dairy Council Research
By Will Jordan A new study recently published in the European Heart Journal concluded that whole-fat dairy serves as a heart-healthy source of nutrition and is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in all world regions. To learn more about the heart healthfulness of dairy, we visited with Dr. Chris Cifelli, Senior Vice President of Nutrition …
Celebrating June as Mango Month
Cathy Isom continues celebrating wonderful foods this month. Today is no different. She takes us on a bit of a history trip about a tropical superfood you’ll want to get your hands on this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating June as Mango Month For the whole month of June we shall celebrate the almighty Mango. …
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
We are celebrating good health with Cathy Isom telling you why this is the month to be on a mission with your nutrition. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Nutrition Month Every year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates March as National Nutrition Month®. It’s a way to inform and educate the public on the …
Consumers Overwhelmed by Conflicting Food Information
American consumers are getting more information about their food than ever before. However, consumers are still short on nutritional literacy and it may be affecting the nation’s health. Those are just a few of the findings from the 12th annual Health and Food Survey conducted by the International Food and Health Information Foundation. Similar to results from previous years, the …
Subcommittee Examines the Future of SNAP
Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition, held a hearing to discuss the future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as part of the hearing series to set the stage for the next farm bill. During the 114th Congress, the committee completed a comprehensive review of SNAP—known as the Past, Present, and …
Subcommittee Examines Federal Nutrition Programs
The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition convened a hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) three commodity distribution programs: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). Committee members heard from a panel of witnesses representing each of these programs who explained how the programs differ, …
2020 Vision for School Nutrition in Georgia
The Georgia Departments of Agriculture is proud to be involved in an effort known as the 2020 Vision for School Nutrition in Georgia. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black has an update on this program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
KIND CEO Pledges $25 Million for Nutrition Group
Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of a rapidly growing granola and nut bar company called KIND LLC, says he’s giving $25 million to back a new non-profit group called Feed the Truth. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Lunch Packed with Nutrition
Cathy Isom checks out how to pack as much nutrition as possible in your child’s school lunch. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024